Maryland adds two transfers, including son of Ray Lewis

Maryland added two transfers to its football team.

Marcus Lewis, a defensive back from Washington, D.C., who played his first two seasons at Florida State, has two years remaining after sitting out the 2017 season in accordance with NCAA rules.

Rayshad Lewis, a wide receiver from Orlando, Fla., who broke freshman records for receptions and reception yards at Utah State, has three seasons of eligibility left. Lewis is the son of Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis.

Marcus Lewis played in 12 games over two years for the Seminoles and was a starter until getting hurt and missing the last five games with an injury. He finished with 21 tackles and two pass breakups.

Rayshad Lewis had 40 receptions for 476 yards and two touchdowns for Utah State. He also had 10 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown.

Bryant ready to replace Watson

Kelly Bryant believes he is prepared to Clemson’s starting quarterback and is ready to keep the Tigers playing at a national championship level.

Tiger fans will be watching intently for any slip ups by 6-foot-3, 215-pound junior.

Bryant has sat on the bench the past two seasons studying former star Deshaun Watson, listening closely to what Watson had to say and mirroring his actions at practice. Now, Bryant is eager to make his own mark, staring in the Tigers seasonopener against Kent State on Saturday.

Watson “did a lot of things, a lot of great things here,” Bryant said this week. “That’s the standard that’s been set, not only by Deshaun but by the past few guys that have come through here.”

Bryant understands that Clemson supporters will be breaking down nearly every decision he makes to see how if can duplicate Watson’s success. It will be challenge. Watson was the Houston Texans’ first-round draft pick and was 29-2 his last 31 starts with the Tigers — including a national title win over No. 1 Alabama last January.

Bryant’s breaking things down, too — one snap at a time.

“That’s the biggest thing that the coaches have emphasized in the quarterback room, just do our job and everything will take care of itself,” he said. “So it’s not pressure. The pressure comes when you start thinking too much and you’re trying to put too much pressure on yourself.”